Every technical organization consists of three groups of people ... technical, non-technical, and mangers ...
1. The managers are trying to figure out how to get technical and non-technical people from different departments, of different ages, from different cultures,
with varied backgrounds and capabilities to work together as a coherent focused, cooperative team ...
2. The non-technical people are trying to figure out how to communicate with the technical people ... and ...
3. The technical people are trying to figure out why everyone else wants so much attention and is so difficult to communicate with ... they just want to do their technical work.
4. And when the engineer or scientist does a great technical job they are promoted to project manager or beyond with the assumption that if they can do a great
technical job they can automatically manage ... when what they really need is training to take them into a totally new career ... management!
What every technical organization would rather have:
1. Technical and non-technical people who can communicate more comfortably and respectfully with each other, building relationships not damaging them,
and who can make important decisions together ... quicker ... moving projects along faster and more cost-effectively ... and
2. Technical and non-technical professionals with the interpersonal skills that will allow them to transition to management smoothly and effectively.
They will become the managers that their manager want to promote ... and ...
3. Technical people who are as competent in their interpersonal communications as they are in their own technical areas of expertise ... and ...
4. Managers who are more comfortable, more effective, and more capable of leading a diverse group of technical and non-technical people as a team.
The Solution ... The Bridge:
1. Coach and train your managers to improve the ways they manage their diverse technical organizations ... and ...
2. Coach and train both your technical and non-technical people to better communicate with each other so they can enhance their relationships not damage them ... and ...
3. Coach and train your technical and non-technical people to move up the managerial ladder to be effective project managers and more.
Why Is Steven Cerri An Expert In These Areas? Because He....
1. Is an engineer, scientist, and businessman, with a BS in aeronautical engineering, an MS in geophysics, and an MBA
2. Has over 20 years of experience in high-technology companies
3. Has personally made the transition from engineer and scientist to manager and organizational leader
4. Is a facilitator, trainer, coach, author, and speaker specializing in technical people and technical organizations
Wouldn't the members of your technical organization rather be trained in the skills of communication, team processes, and management by a technical professional who has mastered these skills ... someone who has been in their shoes? That is what Steven Cerri brings to your organization.
What clients say about Steven Cerri
"When Steven talks to our engineers and scientists he has 'instant credibility' because he is an engineer, scientist, and businessman ... Steven has definitely developed a following among our technical staff." Vern Hanson, Training Coordinator, Ball Aerospace Technologies Corp.
"Due to Steven's operational background in technology firms and market planning, he was able to very quickly grasp the essence of where we were ... and what key issues we faced." Bob Stevenson, President, GeoGraphix, Inc.
"Steven is a rare combination of engineer, strategist, mentor, and communicator ... From my experience, Steven Cerri knows how to assist individuals, teams, and organizations in moving through the issues that hold them back from achieving their desired objectives and outcomes." Gail Northrop, Director of Organizational Development, ViewSonic Corporation
What To Do Next?
Contact our office to schedule an exploratory interview regarding creating a technical organization and technical people that are more than technical ... call 925-735-9500 or email at steven@stevencerri.com.
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